Madelaine Beckford, MM - Director of Music and Liturgy
A native of Pennsylvania, Madelaine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music (Vocal primary) with a minor in German from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
She has been involved in parish music ministry since her teen years as an organist, pianist, cantor, and choir member. During her collegiate career, she studied the historical, theological, and practical facets of music in Roman Catholic Liturgy, and continues to pursue further education in that field, receiving instruction in the Ward Method of Music Instruction for kids and Chironomy (the art of conducting chant). Through her graduate work, she focused on the art of tonal production in the human voice, mastering techniques to help singers of every age and ability level.
As a performer, Madelaine has worked extensively doing solo and choral works, and has been featured in classical Sacred works by composers Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Buxtehude. Her voice has also graced the operatic stage in such productions as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Merry Widow, and Roméo et Juliette.
While concluding her graduate degree, Madelaine began work as Director of Sacred Liturgy and Music at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Arlington, VA. Here she had the opportunity to teach music to all classes in Saint Charles’ Early Childhood Education center, giving them fundamentals of music theory and vocal production while preparing them to sing sacred songs. During this time, Madelaine also opened a private voice and piano studio which she continues with today.
When she isn’t practicing, Madelaine enjoys expressing herself through other creative outlets like sketching, writing, and playing ukulele at the beach. As a full time procrasti-baker, you can tell just how busy she is by how many muffins are in the kitchen, and her choirs have longed enjoyed the fruits of this ill-fated hobby.
For any questions about music at Saint Clare, or to volunteer your talent to the sacred music program, Email Madelaine.
Direct Phone: 843.471.2678
A native of Pennsylvania, Madelaine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music (Vocal primary) with a minor in German from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
She has been involved in parish music ministry since her teen years as an organist, pianist, cantor, and choir member. During her collegiate career, she studied the historical, theological, and practical facets of music in Roman Catholic Liturgy, and continues to pursue further education in that field, receiving instruction in the Ward Method of Music Instruction for kids and Chironomy (the art of conducting chant). Through her graduate work, she focused on the art of tonal production in the human voice, mastering techniques to help singers of every age and ability level.
As a performer, Madelaine has worked extensively doing solo and choral works, and has been featured in classical Sacred works by composers Pergolesi, Vivaldi and Buxtehude. Her voice has also graced the operatic stage in such productions as Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Merry Widow, and Roméo et Juliette.
While concluding her graduate degree, Madelaine began work as Director of Sacred Liturgy and Music at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in Arlington, VA. Here she had the opportunity to teach music to all classes in Saint Charles’ Early Childhood Education center, giving them fundamentals of music theory and vocal production while preparing them to sing sacred songs. During this time, Madelaine also opened a private voice and piano studio which she continues with today.
When she isn’t practicing, Madelaine enjoys expressing herself through other creative outlets like sketching, writing, and playing ukulele at the beach. As a full time procrasti-baker, you can tell just how busy she is by how many muffins are in the kitchen, and her choirs have longed enjoyed the fruits of this ill-fated hobby.
For any questions about music at Saint Clare, or to volunteer your talent to the sacred music program, Email Madelaine.
Direct Phone: 843.471.2678
